Root Canals
Root canals
Let’s take the fear out of root canals
Even though root canals have a pretty bad reputation, it’s a completely safe, effective way to remove infection, relieve pain and save your natural tooth. With modern dental technology and gentle care, most people say it feels no different to a filling. Our goal is simple: fix what’s hurting, and save as much natural tooth as possible.
What is a root canal?
A root canal removes infection from inside a damaged or decayed tooth. The pulp is taken out, the space is cleaned, then sealed to stop bacteria coming back. It’s usually done over two or three visits and often finished with a crown to restore strength and protect the tooth.
Removes infection from inside the tooth
Done under local anaesthetic for comfort
Usually completed over two or three visits
Tooth is sealed and often finished with a crown
Avoids extraction and keeps your natural tooth
Why choose a root canal?
Keeps your natural tooth in place
Root canal treatment helps you avoid extraction. Keeping your natural tooth supports your bite, jaw health and smile alignment.
Stops pain at the source
It’s infection that causes the pain, not the treatment. Root canal therapy removes the cause and helps settle the tooth long term.
Avoid bigger problems later
Left untreated, infection can spread to other teeth, the jaw or beyond. Timely care keeps things contained and predictable.
Restore oral function
After treatment and a final crown, the tooth functions like normal again, no more favouring one side or avoiding certain foods.
Reduce health risks
The cleaned tooth stays supported by living tissue. A root-treated tooth is safe, functional and fully integrated in the mouth.
Minimally invasive procedure
With modern tools and numbing, most people say it feels no worse than a filling and the relief often starts straight after.
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